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 News Around Banderas Bay
Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens October Events
 PVNN
Whether you are an Orchid lover, a bird watcher, a budding gardener, or just someone who wants to learn more about tropical plants, the Botanical Gardens offer visitors a chance to enjoy a beautiful mountain setting filled with tropical flora and fauna.more »»»
Get Your Flu Shots Here!
 Pamela Thompson
Are you worried about getting the Flu this year? Then stop by Hospital Cornerstone, where Flu shots will be given on October 9th and 10th for just $350 pesos each. It's easy, it's inexpensive and there's no appointment necessary - so no excuses!more »»»
Explosion Injures 6 Metalworkers in Las Glorias Area
 Associated Press
An explosion inside a building of sparsely inhabited condominiums in this Pacific resort city severely injured six metalworkers who were remodeling a kitchen, authorities said Saturday.more »»»
Mexican Cooking Classes at El Arrayán
 Patrick Harrison
El Arrayán, Vallarta's choice for traditional Mexican food, will once again be hosting a special cooking class on Tuesday, October 17th. Join Carmen Porras and her team of chefs as they share their secrets for preparing traditional Mexican dishes.more »»»
Sensual and Erotic Art at Galeria Vallarta
 Barbara Peters
Be sure to stop by Galeria Vallarta during the Latin Visions Sensual and Erotic Art Festival. From October 2nd-7th, sensual and erotic art works by local, national and international artists will be on display at this popular Puerto Vallarta art gallery.more »»»
Deadline for New Passport Requirement Around the Corner
 PVNN
Beginning January 8th, United States residents planning to take a Caribbean cruise or fly off for a Mexican vacation now must remember to pack something extra — their passports.more »»»
Riu Vallarta to Debut in November
 travelweekly.com
Riu Hotels & Resorts, the all-inclusive Spanish hotel chain, will debut the 550-room Riu Vallarta in Mexico in November. The property will be Riu's second in Jalisco and its 12th in Mexico, bringing to 6,035 the number of hotel rooms in Mexico, the chain's largest destination.more »»»
Buy a Bracelet - Help a Child
 Peter Gray
In an effort to raise funds for local children who are either abandoned or in need of financial assistance to stay in school, Becas Vallarta and AGAPE are mounting one of the most ambitious charity drives that Puerto Vallarta has ever seen.more »»»
CANIRAC Cooking Courses Continue
 PVNN
This October, the Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Association will once again be hosting a special five-day CANIRAC Cooking Course. Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to learn culinary secrets from some of the best chefs in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Disgrace!
 David Lord
After two thousand seven hundred Soldiers and Marines K.I.A. and twenty thousand more wounded in Iraq, President Bush said, "This will be nothing more than a 'Comma' in American History!" Wolf Blitzer of CNN and America were shown the real depth of this President during his interview last Sunday.more »»»
Passport, Por Favor
 Newswire
Is Mexico, Canada, or the Caribbean in your travel plans next year? Well, if you're expecting to travel to those spots by sea or air and you don't have a valid passport, you should consider a trip to a local passport office. Pronto.more »»»
Costa Careyes: A Pacific Resort Where the Air Kisses Are Understated
 Julia Chaplin
A laid-back, word-of-mouth alternative to hard-charging party spots like St.-Tropez or Punta del Este, Careyes is small and conspicuous consumption is considered déclassé. There is no marina for yacht envy, nor an airstrip, and not only are there no designer boutiques and glitzy nightclubs, there’s not even a town.more »»»
Guided Christmas Shopping During Festival of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta
 PR.com
Christmas shopping with a cultural anthropologist is one feature of BelleCora’s annual tour to the Festival of Guadalupe, beginning December 1. The tour promises exposure to unique markets, craftsmen’s workshops and artists’ studios.more »»»
Third Annual Culinary Jam Session
 PVNN
If you're into fabulous food, marvelous music and charitable causes, start making plans to be at the Marriott CasaMagna on October 17th for the third annual Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session. This popular event offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy fine food and entertainment while helping raise funds for three local charities.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Hosts National Lottery Convention
 PVNN
This October, over 700 delegates and representatives of Mexico's National Lottery will be coming to Puerto Vallarta to finalize the details of the final drawing to take place outside of Mexico City this year. This drawing, with a total of $15 million pesos in cash prizes, is scheduled for 8 pm on Oct 20th at the Los Arcos Amphitheater in downtown PV.more »»»
'Dog' Willing to Apologize to Mexico
 Ken Kobayashi
Duane "Dog" Chapman, the popular star of his bounty hunter reality television series, is prepared to apologize for leaving Mexico to avoid being sent back to the country to face illegal detention charges.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Climbs to #2 this Holiday Season
 Business Wire
Following a record-high summer travel season, Travelocity forecasts more busy skies and full rooms ahead for the holidays. The latest travel data analysis yielded the 2006 "rules of the road," helping U.S. consumers prepare for this season's holiday travel rush.more »»»
Via Yoga Announces 15 Yoga Vacations at Villa Amor and Las Alamandas
 PRWEB
Via Yoga, the Seattle-based yoga vacation company founded in 2004, offers 11 6-night yoga vacations for the adventurous at Villa Amor in Sayulita, and four 4-night vacations for those who love pampering at Las Alamandas in Jalisco. All levels of students are welcome.more »»»
Soccer League Starts Saturday at Sports Stadium
 Bob Cohen
If you have children between the ages of four and seventeen who love to play soccer, be sure to take them to the Puerto Vallarta Sports Stadium on Saturday, September 23rd at 8:30 am, where they can join the Puerto Vallarta soccer league.more »»»
5 Star Day at Canopy Veranos!
 Sueanne Hagemann
Having lived in Vallarta for over 5 years now I have done it all when it comes to tourist attractions. That is except for the once-dreaded Canopy Tour. To say I was apprehensive is a understatement. I love the beauty of the surrounding jungles and mountains we have here, but I prefer to see them with my feet on the ground.more »»»
When Your Life Hangs in the Balance
 David Lord
After thirteen days of being held captive by radical Palestine Muslims in Gaza, Fox News reporter Steve Centanni recovered from his ordeal in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Shop and Learn Spanish Language Course in Puerto Vallarta
 PR.com
A newly designed Spanish Language Immersion course will be held in Puerto Vallarta November 4 through 18. Highly individualized instruction and Spanish immersion through community contact mark this unique course.more »»»
Third Annual Nancy's Retreat
 PVNN
Nancy Irsay invites you to share her vision of philanthropic causes and empowering women. The third annual Nancy's Retreat is a unique getaway for women, offering a break from hectic lives and an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and refresh the spirit.more »»»
2007 Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Race
 Rich Roberts
Del Rey Yacht Club's biennial International Yacht Race from Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta finishes right off the beach in front of the Regina Westin Hotel & Resort, where most of the racers stay. Now boats will be able to tie up on a new "Vallarta Row."more »»»
Duane 'Dog' Chapman Says Feds Sold Him Out to Mexico in Exchange for Drug Lord
 PVNN
Chapman, the star of A&E's "Dog the Bounty Hunter," was arrested last week by U.S. marshals during an early morning raid on his Hawaii home on charges related to his 2003 capture of fugitive rapist Andrew Luster here in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Hosts International Lifestyles Convention
 Newswires
The 2006 International Lifestyles Convention is coming to Puerto Vallarta from October 1st-8th. Offering a fabulous vacation experience for couples in a fabulous tropical beach resort, the convention includes a week-long takeover of the Hola Hotel & Spa, and an Erotic Art Walk at many Puerto Vallarta art galleries.more »»»
Erotic Art Walk in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
From October 1st-8th, erotic art by leading artists will be on display during the second annual Puerto Vallarta Erotic Art Walk. Held in conjunction with the Lifestyles International Convention at the Hola Hotel & Spa (formerly the Qualton Club Resort), the week promises to offer a fabulous vacation experience you won't soon forget.more »»»
"Mita to Mismaloya" Video Tour
 PVNN
The Banderas Bay area has become a prime retirement and vacation destination, and BanderasNews' videographer, Ray Dion, has caught most of it on film. Take a look at his "Mita to Mismaloya" video tour for a taste of the charm and true Mexican spirit you'll find in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.more »»»
Texas Week in Vallarta
 Sue Fornoff
"Texans love Texas!" said Salvador Ramos Leos, VP of Sales and Marketing at the Marival Grand resort. That explains why Funjet Vacations and the Marival are working together to host the first ever "Texas Week in Vallarta" October 2 - 9.more »»»
A Cornered Pit Bull: Bounty Hunter Becomes Prey
 David Carr
Back in 2003 Duane "Dog" Chapman, the premier American bounty hunter, and his colleagues were charged by Mexican authorities with “deprivation of liberty” and held in jail in Vallarta before they made bail and slipped out of the country. Now Mr. Chapman was the one being brought to justice.more »»»
Punta Mita Properties Announces New Residential Management Services
 PVNN
Local realtor, Brock Squire, recently announced the officially launching of "Mita Residential Properties," a new real estate services company specializing in property management and rentals within the exclusive Punta Mita residential community.more »»»
Delta's Luscious Latin Deals from LA
 cheapflights.com
Delta Air Lines is rendering Los Angeles (LAX) a more formidable Latin American gateway, and in the process it is laying on some low introductory discount airfares with seats to Puerto Vallarta as cheap as $139.more »»»
Cooking with Emalee Chapman
 PVNN
Emalee Chapman, the author of Fifteen "Minute Meals" and various other popular cookbooks, is planning a new series of hands-on cooking classes, "Fast and Simple Recipes for Busy People" to be held in Puerto Vallarta this coming October.more »»»
Duane 'Dog' Chapman Arrested by Feds
 Mark Niesse
TV reality star Duane "Dog" Chapman and two co-stars on his show were arrested Thursday in Hawaii on charges of illegal detention and conspiracy in an alleged kidnapping three years ago in Puerto Vallarta.more »»»
RIU Hotels and Resorts to Open Second Hotel in Vallarta
 CPNonline.com
In just about two short months, RIU will open its newest resort - Riu Vallarta - increasing its number of rooms in Mexico to 6,035. The 5-star Riu Vallarta will feature 550 deluxe guestrooms and suites.more »»»
VA Updates and Adventures
 David Lord
This week's article contains updates on some of my previous editorials. First, you should know that even though “Blue Water” Veterans have temporarily regained benefits, the VA may challenge this reversal of policy. Then, I'll tell you about the adventures the local Veteran and I had on our emergency trip from Vallarta to the Houston VA.more »»»
¡Viva Mexico! Marking Mexican Independence
 PVNN
In Mexico, September is called El Mes de la Patria, and here in Puerto Vallarta, the celebrations are unbeatable. Streets, buildings and cars are decorated with Mexican flags and colorful flowers and excitement fills the air, with entertainment and activities most every night.more »»»
Double Champions Boxing Report From Collage Club
 Bob Cohen
At least 100 people were waiting in line prior to the 7:00 PM opening of the Collage Club Saturday night, as Javier Leon Productions put on a boxing card that included five professional bouts and nine amateur fights.more »»»
Reasons to Celebrate!
 Douglas Jones
This is going to be an incredible year for financing real estate in Puerto Vallarta. Most US buyers are aware that mortgage loans are now available to purchase their home in Mexico, and Mortgages in Mexico is anticipating Canadian eligibility for one of their loan programs in the coming months.more »»»
Martin Parra Visits Wimbledon on European Vacation
 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra recently returned from a five country European vacation after a busy tennis year at the tennis resort.more »»»
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